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Sophie Grieser

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sgrieser@dailyvoice.com

Sophie joined the Daily Voice team in March 2023, covering Long Island. Before this, her work appeared in publications such as the Borgen Project Magazine, The Interlude Magazine, and NYU Local.

Sophie graduated from New York University in 2021 with degrees in journalism and drama. 

Sophie Grieser's Contributions

News
Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store
Winner Winner: Prize Lotto Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Lottery officials announced that a top-prize Take 5 ticket was sold at a Long Island convenience store, making one lucky person nearly $20,000 richer. A winning Take 5 ticket worth $18,019 was sold at the BP gas station located at 1470 Middle Country Road in Ridge, according to officials with the New York Lottery. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery game prizes may be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, accor…

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Lifestyle
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Hartsdale Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Hartsdale
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Hartsdale With three well-loved locations in Westchester and one new one, a popular restaurant is continuing to please diners near and far. Lefteris Gyro Taverna, with locations across the county, opened up its latest spot this spring, this one in Hartsdale at 149 South Central Ave. Lefteris' other establishments are in Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville. Earlier Report: Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations The eatery has over 400 five-star reviews on Yelp citing its friendly service, affordable prices, and delicious plates. Reviewer Anthony M., of New Yor…

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Police & Fire
Man In Critical Condition After Vehicles Collide On Long Island Man In Critical Condition After Vehicles Collide On Long Island
Man In Critical Condition After Vehicles Collide On Long Island Two are injured, with one in critical condition, when two vehicles collided in a Long Island intersection, authorities said. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 22 on Merrick Road near the intersection of Joludow Drive in Massapequa, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 8:30 p.m., a 74-year-old man driving westbound in a 2019 white Genesis sedan crashed into a 2015 blue Honda Pilot traveling east. The driver of the Genesis suffered serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition as of publication The driver of the Ho…

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Police & Fire
Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found, Police Say Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found, Police Say
Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found, Police Say Update:  Pietro Calleo has been located, according to Nassau County Police.  Calleo, an 87-year-old man, had last been seen leaving a house on Amherst Road in Albertson on Friday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Additional details regarding Calleo's condition have not been released.  Original Story:  Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a Long Island adult who has gone missing. Pietro Calleo, aged 87, was last seen leaving a residence on Amherst Road in Albertson on Friday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. Calleo was last see…

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Police & Fire
Officer Injured During Cocaine-Related Arrest On Long Island Officer Injured During Cocaine-Related Arrest On Long Island
Officer Injured During Cocaine-Related Arrest On Long Island A Long Island man whose car contained what police believed to be cocaine resisted arrest, ultimately injuring a police officer. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 22 at approximately 9:07 p.m. in Carle Place, according to Nassau County Police. Near Westbury Avenue and Jamaica Boulevard, officers conducted a routine traffic stop on 40-year-old Steven B. Clark. However, upon investigation, officials reported finding and ultimately recovering multiple plastic bags containing a powdery white substance that is believed to be cocaine, as well as items that are consistent with narcotics m…

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Police & Fire
Car Crashes Into Pole, Houses, More Before Overturning On Long Island: Police Car Crashes Into Pole, Houses, More Before Overturning On Long Island: Police
Car Crashes Into Pole, Houses, More Before Overturning On Long Island: Police Two people were injured in a Long Island accident where a vehicle struck multiple objects, including homes, according to police. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 21 at approximately 10:15 p.m. in Oceanside, Nassau County Police reported. A 45-year-old male was driving southbound on Harvey Avenue in his 2017 Mercedes Benz when he lost control of the vehicle. The Mercedes Benz first struck a utility pole. It then collided with two houses and a parked car before overturning. Though the houses were occupied at the time of the crash, no injuries were reported by those inside, but …

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Police & Fire
Swastika Found At Playground On Long Island Swastika Found At Playground On Long Island
Swastika Found At Playground On Long Island Officers found antisemitic graffiti in a Long Island park, prompting outrage among citizens and a New York Congressman. The incident occurred on Monday, June 19, at North Woodmere Park, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol. It appeared to be first reported by the Instagram account 5townscentral, an account informing the community of crime updates, stolen pets, events, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 5 Towns Central (@5townscentral) According to this first report, the swastika was discovered near the swings …

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Police & Fire
Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home
Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home One person was killed in a house fire that engulfed a Long Island home in flames, officials said. The fire erupted at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. When officials arrived at Division Avenue, the scene of the blaze, the house was fully engulfed and they were informed that an elderly woman was still inside. The conditions of the fire made the search for the woman impossible until the flames were put out by the Westbury Fire Department and multiple local departments. Jacqueline Geffrand, aged 73, was pronounced dead at the scene by para…

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Obituaries
‘Pure Sunshine In Human Form’: Mother's Death Rattles LI Community, Support Rising For Daughter ‘Pure Sunshine In Human Form’: Mother's Death Rattles LI Community, Support Rising For Daughter
‘Pure Sunshine In Human Form’: Mother's Death Rattles LI Community, Support Rising For Daughter “I will make sure that Keely is always cared for and knows how much she is loved.” Alice Eisenberg, like many others, was shocked by the sudden death of her friend Lauren Jill Delman Hanechak (or LJ, as friends knew her). According to Eisenberg’s Facebook account, LJ was first brought to the hospital on Friday, June 9 for what she told friends was a “variety of very concerning” symptoms. It was at the hospital that she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Four days after her diagnosis, LJ died. She left behind her 10-year-old daughter Keel…

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News
Murder, Money Laundering: Alleged MS-13 Members From Long Island, Queens, More Indicted Murder, Money Laundering: Alleged MS-13 Members From Long Island, Queens, More Indicted
Murder, Money Laundering: Alleged MS-13 Members From Long Island, Queens, More Indicted A new 48-count superseding indictment charging dozens of alleged MS-13 members – including a handful from Long Island – with murder, money laundering, and other charges has been released, officials announced. On Wednesday, June 21, the United States Attorney’s Office unsealed a superseding indictment that charges 23 alleged MS-13 gang members, six of them from Long Island, of attempted murder, racketeering, and more. Seven of the 23 individuals had been previously indicted and arrested, while the newly indicted were arrested in the days leading up to Wednesday, June 21. The original indi…

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